Learning Support Worker - Essex

Randstad Education; Braintree; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Worker to provide essential SEN support in Essex. The role involves 1:1 and small group assistance to students with diverse learning needs. Ideal candidates should have experience in supporting children with SEN and be empathetic and resilient team members. This part-time position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in education.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting children with SEN (e.g., ASC, SEMH, SpLD).
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding procedures and the UK curriculum.
• Ability to engage with, and build rapport with the students.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted 1:1 and small-group support to students with SEN.
• Implement and track progress against Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Support students' social, emotional, and behavioural needs.

Skills

Experience supporting children with SEN

Effective communication

Positive behaviour management

Education

A Level 2/3 qualification in Supporting Teaching & Learning

Job description

Overview

Do you see yourself as a skilled professional who can be a cornerstone of a school's inclusion strategy?

Are you an expert at building trust with students who find learning a challenge, helping them to re-engage and succeed?

Are you looking for an opportunity in Essex where your expertise in SEN support is critical to our success?

If you're a dedicated professional looking for a role that matches your skills, we have the perfect opportunity.

Position

Position: Learning Support Worker

Location: Essex

Contract Type: Part-Time fixed term

Start Date: ASAP

Qualification: SEN experience

Randstad is seeking experienced Special Educators to provide high-quality individual and small-group support to students with diverse learning needs. As a key member of a dedicated school team, you will help create a positive and inclusive classroom where every child has the opportunity to succeed.

This is a part time fixed term permanent position and you will be required to support inline with school hours.

You can easily apply by simply emailing your CV to [e-mail] and I will get back to you soon!

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted 1:1 and small-group support to students with SEN.
• Implement and track progress against Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Assist teachers in adapting learning materials and classroom activities.
• Support students' social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
• Observe, record, and report on student progress to the SENCO.

Preferred Skills

• Proven experience supporting children with SEN (e.g., ASC, SEMH, SpLD).
• A Level 2/3 qualification in Supporting Teaching & Learning is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding procedures and the UK curriculum.
• Effective communication and positive behaviour management skills.
• A full, clean driving licence and access to a car.

Personal Attributes

• Be comfortable and confident in managing challenging behaviours.
• Ability to engage with, and build rapport with the students.
• Be creative, proactive and flexible in their supporting style.
• Have experience with SEND or knowledge of learning difficulties.
• Patient, empathetic, and resilient.
• A professional and collaborative team member.

Please note that this role is unable to offer any Sponsorship at this time.

All candidates will be subject to Randstad Education's child protection and UK eligibility vetting including a DBS check and providing satisfactory references. A DBS on the update service would be a distinct advantage due to the urgent nature of some of these roles.

If you have recent and relevant experience for this position and are immediately available for work then please email your CV to [e-mail] and I will be in touch with you!

I look forward to hearing from you soon!